Reviving dead fics?

I actually need to finish this. I want new age Rock so bad.


"...So you're saying your crazy split personality took control of the body from Rock, and is now running around?"

Terry deadpanned at the two men splayed over his living room couch. Iori was doing his worst to explain the inner workings of his mind - and thereby the situation Rock was currently dealing with now that they had mysteriously swapped bodies. According to Iori, he had some voices in his head (not surprising) and they weren't just his own fevered imaginings (very surprising). Now that Rock was inhabiting his body - he was now dealing with those voice.

Ridiculous, to say the least. Iori seemed to think it was reasonable.

"Yeah, pretty much. Orochi's not that big a deal. He has better things to do than talk to me. Riot though - he's the issue. Lil bitch decided since I'm not watching him, it's okay to cut loose - and now he's out there roaming around eating livers."

"Did you tell him Rock is actually Freeman?"

"Shut the fuck up Kusanagi. I get to it when I get to it."

Terry sighed and pinched his brow as he watched Kyo and Iori bicker amongst themselves in their native language. This would have been an extremely pedestrian scene if Iori wasn't wearing Rock Howard's body. It was just so strange hearing Japanese spoken in his son's voice. In addition, Terry noticed his Rock's frame to be a bit bulkier than usual. These two had probably spent the last three days doing nothing but eating and exercising.

Enjoying the time huh…

Terry shook his head and demanded an audience. He glared at Kyo (who had Iori in a chokehold) until he let his victim go.

"Alright… Iori… eating livers? What is that supposed to mean? Can you tell me straight? Don't give me your weird lingo."

Kyo and Iori looked at each other and grimaced. After a few seconds of snappy discussion, they fumbled about with Kyo's cellphone and eventually managed to pass it to Terry. The phone displayed an article from the SouthTown Times titled 'NEW SERIAL KILLER AT LARGE'. Immediately below the headline the article presented a still from CCTV footage. The photo was grainy, and of low-quality, but it didn't take too much imagination to figure out who it might be. Terry stared at that image and formed his own conclusions.

Holy moly.

Terry didn't know what to feel in that moment. Shame? Anger? Grief? For god's sake - his son was out there murdering people? Eating people's livers? Ridiculous! Rock Howard would never kill anyone. Terry had raised him better than that. The very thought was offensive, and Terry made his displeasure known. He slammed his palm against the tabletop and leaned over to glare at his son's accusers. Kyo flinched. Iori didn't. He was back in the chokehold.

"It's not Rock. Don't come to me with this bullshit Yagami. Are you trying to frame him, or something? My boy would never do something so disgusting. Get real with me!"

Iori just rolled his eyes and choked out a response. Kyo had loosed his grip around his companion's neck, and was resting his chin on top of Iori's head - who had since given up trying to escape. Instead, he directed his full attention to jabbing aggressively at the air to enunciate his speech.

"Look Bogard. I'm not fucking around. This is how Howard lost it the last time he rioted. He wasn't cutting livers that time, but now that he's running with my kit - he's got all the tools he needs. I'm telling you, Riot is obsessed with Pate. He'll be going after livers. What the hell do you want me to tell you?"

Terry blinked. Suddenly confused. The air grew quiet and Terry let his voice grow low and threatening.

"...Last time? What do you mean the 'last time'."

Silence. More discussion in Japanese. There was a moment when Kyo looked shocked, followed by the look of concern. Obviously, these two were discussing whether or not to disclose whatever secret information they were harboring… although it was hard to believe someone of Iori's coherence managed to keep any secrets.

After a moment, Iori responded. It wasn't the answer Terry wanted.

"If you need to know, ask Rock… once we catch him. If we don't find him before the police do - someone's gonna shoot him. Me and this asshole" he elbowed Kyo "Are gonna go look for him. You in this or not?"


With this and Street Game, lot of Police activity.

This happens before SG btw.